TB harnesses part of immune defence system to cause infection
Scientists have made a discovery that helps explain why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis(TB) – and...
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Student science and engineering entrepreneurs win cash prizes through fellowship competition
Entrepreneurial student engineers and scientists shone at the annual ELEVATE Engineering and Sciences in Business Fellowship (ESBF) Competition, winning cash prizes for their innovations. The U ELEVATE EIBF...
Revealed: genetic process which could be treatment target for deadly fungal disease Candida auris
Scientists have discovered a genetic process which could unlock new ways to treat mysterious and deadly fungal infection which has...
Fiddler crabs found to hoover up and break down microplastic particles
New research has found that Fiddler crabs are playing an unheralded role when it comes to hoovering up microplastics found...
Tackling deadly fungal threats: Global training empowers clinicians and lab technicians
Twenty-four clinicians and laboratory technicians have enrolled in a bespoke training programme designed to strengthen the diagnosis and treatment of deadly fungal...
Exeter subjects excel in global ranking
University of Exeter research has ranked among the world’s best in a recently published league table. The Global Ranking...
Exeter researchers meet MPs to give insight on ways to tackle climate change and pollution
Researchers from the University of Exeter met with Members of Parliament in Westminster to present their latest insights on pollution...
Scientists map the genetic distribution of maerl-forming algae across South West
A habitat-building coralline algae that provides a vital nursing ground for marine species and an important blue carbon ecosystem has...
UK prawn farms could spark sustainable seafood revolution
Farming king prawns indoors in tanks on UK farmland could create a thriving, sustainable seafood industry, researchers say. King prawns...